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Flexible batteries are nothing new, but shoelace batteries are. LG Chem has developed a battery that fits around a copper cable, providing you with flexibility and another way to tie your shoes. They have tested the batteries on a red LED screen (as you can see above), and on a fourth-generation iPod Shuffle. This is another step forward in bring you a flexible smartphone, not that you need one anyways.

Apple has been trying to redesign our future, as more and more competitors (Samsung) have been trying to surpass Apple’s designs. Possibly a potential problem, however it looks like that Apple has found a solution, to sue. This time around Apple is redesigning its earbuds with a better design that lets sound hit your ear canal more accurately, improving sound and background noise. Pictures of these new earbuds have popped up in Vietnam, with a printed text “Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in Vietnam”. Other rumors surrounding Apple’s September press conference have surfaced up. However, in a couple months you’ll probably see Samsung or some other company copying their new designs.

Watches have been outdated by technology and turned into jewelry, as time is easily presented over our phones. However, this is going to all change as more and more companies are releasing Bluetooth watches that syncs with your smartphones. As a result, people have been afraid to showcase their inner geek, with these new watches. So Citizen has come up with, a Eco-Drive Proximity watch that secretly notifies you about updates from your phone via Bluetooth 4.0. With a James Bond style, it will secretly notify you of a missed call, with the second hand pointing to a word indicating a need for attention. The Eco-Drive Proximity watch will probably be priced at a $500 dollar range. Finally, I’m sorry to say that all you Android users out there won’t be able to get their hands on this, as the watch is only compatible with iPhone 4S and future generations.

For some people who weren’t born in the internet age, and still remember writing on paper, have finally found their ultimate keyboard. With Smartype, you won’t have to constantly go back and forth from your keyboard and screen to see what you typed. The whole idea behind the keyboard is to snap a mini screen on, that lets you see what your typing, while typing. Smartype is still only sold in Israel, but it will be released abroad shortly.

Samsung has decided to unveil a Galaxy Player 5.8 media player, which in other words, is an oversized Android iPod. The Galaxy Player 5.8 is named after its 5.8inch screen that is made up of a 960 x 540 LCD display. If you decide to ever open it up, you’ll find a 16GB or 32GB built-in storage, a VGA front camera, and a 2,500mAh battery to power the device. Android 4.0 will of course be the OS behind this new device, as Samsung has fallen in love with all things Android.

Don’t you hate losing your keys or your wallet? I sometimes think that I should strap a GPS tracker on them, for all those times I had to search for them. Another one of Kickstarter’s projects, has a solution for us. Why not combine them together? With Keylet you’ll only have to find either your keys or wallet before you leave the house. Just to note for those who don’t know where to put their credit cards and paper bills, you fit it in between the steel strap and the key holder. Finally, this project is already funded, so you will have the option of getting one yourself for $45 bucks. So get ready to grab that last bill from your wallet. Hit the source link below to purchase one.

The world is pushing us towards being more green, and energy friendly. With that all aside, this Bicycle add-on lets you be green while charging your smartphone on the go for a $100. You’ll be required to pedal of course at least 12 MPH, and in result you’ll be able to charge two device simultaneously from two USB ports. So the faster you pedal the faster your phone charges. Hows that for an incentive?